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ElectronMail vs WhatsApp
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ElectronMail
6.0Unofficial ProtonMail Desktop App
Native desktop client for WhatsApp
| Metric | ElectronMail | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 5.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 16.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 63 | 56.4K |
| Version | 5.3.6 | 2.26.17.19 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.6K | 2.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 106 | 495 |
| Open Issues | 79 | 170 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Feb 10, 2020 | Apr 11, 2015 |
Reviews
ElectronMail
ElectronMail is an unofficial desktop client for ProtonMail and Tutanota, offering a native experience with features like spell checking and persistent sessions. It's ideal for users seeking a desktop alternative to web-based clients.
Serves as a desktop client for ProtonMail and Tutanota, providing a native app experience.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
- + Supports multiple email providers including ProtonMail and Tutanota
Cons
- - High CPU usage and performance issues
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates
WhatsApp offers a native desktop experience, enabling users to communicate seamlessly on their computers. It provides messaging, voice, and video calls, benefiting those who prefer desktop use without needing a phone.
WhatsApp is the native desktop client allowing communication through the app on a computer.
Pros
- + Free to use
- + Seamless integration with mobile app
- + Support for voice and video calls
Cons
- - Privacy concerns
- - Risk of user bans